Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School serves 366 students in grades 9-12.
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 366 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #441 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 2% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
Black | 83% | 17% |
White | 2% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #18 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School is Academy For Conservation And The Environment (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is I.S. 68 I.S.aac Bildersee (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 251 Paerdegat (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Academy For Conservation And The Environment Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 282 students10
0.0 miles
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4101 0 9-12 282 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Bridge Academy Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 163 students10
0.0 miles
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1689 0 9-12 163 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Generation School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 193 students10
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6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4200 0 9-12 193 - Brooklyn Victory Collegiate High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 407 students10
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6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1530 0 9-12 407 - Brooklyn P.S. 251 Paerdegat Math: 26% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 521 students10
0.3 miles
1037 E 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 251-4110 0.3 PK-5 521
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